You can probably guess a few of the eerier entries. The Hollywood Roosevelt made the roster, of course -- actor Montgomery Clift has been spied here and there around the vintage hotel -- as did the Magic Castle.

Of course, the Magic Castle's beloved wraith is pretty front-and-center, but we'll spoil no more of that.

Mr. Bartlett covers a wide swath of the city in his tale-telling, so downtowners and Beverly Hillians alike will find spots they know well. "Gourmet Ghosts" also gives foodies a peek inside some of our region's long-time-iest go-outs, meaning that a destination's feel, color, and mood get some love, too, in addition to its celebrated spirit. Or spirits, oftentimes.

Other ghostly grub spots mentioned include the Figueroa Hotel, Boardner's, and Yamashiro. Excuse us while we pause to summon three more delighted squeals: eek, eek, and eek.

Surely there are foodies out there who are also phantom fans. Can you visit all the places mentioned in a single year? And what will you see?